M. Deirdre Cook

I am a brand strategist, storyteller, 

and founder of ResponseGurus—

a boutique consultancy that builds passionate brand followings going beyond clicks to forge lasting emotional connection.

For more than three decades I have shaped 

narratives for Fortune 500 companies 

and ambitious startups across 

financial services, technology, and lifestyle—

leading creative and strategy teams

that married data with emotion 

and purpose with performance.

Since 2006, ResponseGurus has been my creative heartbeat

—the space between corporate leadership 

and independent consulting where strategy meets soul. 

As SVP Strategic Innovation at Flushing Bank, 

I conceived and launched BankPurely®—

an eco-first, FDIC-insured digital bank 

built from zero that an enduring brand that continues to thrive a

 decade later, a testament to the 

clarity, creativity, and vision at the heart of my work. 

Through ResponseGurus, I developed and orchestrated 

digital acquisition program generated 

$1.1 billion in deposits for a community bank.

My work has spanned Epsilon Interactive, Razorfish, 

Ogilvy, and the Direct Marketing Association. 

I specialize in luxe-lifestyle and purpose-driven brands—

organizations with heart and something real to say. 

As a licensed Realtor® with deep roots in South Florida, 

I bring that same brand clarity and market savvy 

to help buyers and sellers navigate 

one of the country's most dynamic real estate markets.

I studied film narrative craft for two decades at NYU and SVA, training with collaborators of Martin Scorsese. That director's eye shapes everything I build: every campaign has a spine, every brand has a story, every story is built to last.

I am currently completing coDivine™—

 my upcoming memoir bridging strategy, synchronicity, 

and the evidence hiding in plain sight.

When I'm not shaping unforgettable brands, you'll find me kayaking Florida's coast, deep in a soulful read, 

or plotting my next bold creative move.

If your brand has a story worth telling,  let’s make it iconic.

Ready to stand out?

Founder & Creative Strategist

Brand Architect | Digital Marketer | Storyteller